McKenry tore the lateral meniscus in his left knee while sliding into second base against the Marlins on Saturday.

He hopes to be ready in time for spring training next season.

Tony Sanchez will likely be the backup catcher to starter Russell Martin for the rest of the season. Sanchez, the team's first-round draft choice in 2009, caught his first major league game Tuesday night in a 6-0 win over the Cardinals.